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Shibazakura Takinoue Park ( 芝ざくら滝上公園 ) also called Takinoue Park ( 滝上公園 ) is a vast park popular for the moss phlox that creates a sea of pink every May. It is located at Motomachi in the town of Takinoue, Monbetsu District in Hokkaido Prefecture, Japan . Shibazakura Takinoue Park Shibazakura Takinoue Park Details Shibazakura Takinoue Park is a stunning destination that showcases the beauty of moss phlox flowers. This vibrant floral spectacle began in 1957 when a single box of moss phlox was planted at the entrance of the then  Takinoue Park .  Shibazakura Takinoue Park - Takinoue town, Hokkaido Prefecture Over the past 50 years, the local community has nurtured and expanded this humble beginning, transforming it into one of Japan 's most breathtaking flower displays. A Blossoming Legacy: The Moss Phlox of Takinoue Park 芝ざくら滝上公園 Shibazakura Takinoue Park information map The Phlox House near the parking area of the park The park’s expansive 100,000 square meter moss phl...

Day 573: May 28, 2023 Sunday: Flower Festival Road Trip Part 2 It’s a cloudy morning, and the weather forecast says that there is a small chance of rain in the afternoon. With that said, we didn’t waste the opportunity to head out early for the  second part of our Flower Festival Road Trip  today. Flower Festival Road Trip Part 2 We set our alarms at 4:30 AM so that we can prepare breakfast to bring with us on this trip. What we have learned from our numerous road trips is that preparing our breakfast is economically wise, as it lessens eating out or stopping at many convenience stores along the way. Takinoue manhole cover We ate our breakfast first before exploring Shibazakura Takinoue Park We left Rumoi at around 5:40 AM and reached the town of  Takinoue  ( 滝上町 )  at around 8:30 AM. Our first stop was the  Shibazakura Takinoue Park  to experience the Takinoue Shibazakura Festival 2023 . However, before exploring the park, the first thing that we did...